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Steve, Host
Mind saying what it sold for?
Also when will you wrap up the long term test summary?
The reports have been coming quarterly but the last one was late so the wrap-up is likely to be a while too. I think all the daily driving blogs are stealing some of the thunder from the "formal" reports.
Steve, Host
Steve, Host
Not very efficient.
I am really excited about the LR2 although I do kind of hope they offer a perormance model with turbochargers.
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I think a Range Rover Sport was lost in similar circumstances a few months ago.
A good winch on my buddies bronco could always get me out.
yes, anew one is available.. but it is C$390, they tell me
For an UPGRADE, that is too much, I think. Is it cheaper in the States, perhaps?
Michael
Overall, I would suggest dumping the Goodyears...and sucking it up and dropping $1000+ on the Michelins...getting the Goodyears prorated and replacing them with more GYs will just prolong the pain.
These are my last GYs ever...wasted $1500 on F1s for my S6...horrible performance and bizarre treadwear...never again.
Not one single problem until the last 1000 miles or so...and I'm not sure if there is really a problem...but I have begun to notice an annoying transmission/driveline shudder when beginning to accelerate slowly from moderate speeds anywhere in the range of 40-75 or so, prior to the downshift, which disappears with the downshift. Brought it to the dealer...they thought resetting the transmission software to 'erase' the learned behavior would fix it...it didn't do anything. Apparently there are other transmission programming updates coming soon...but I'm skeptical...I think it is something more significant.
Otherwise, it has been perfect and I am very...very happy with it...and would do it again...
My brakes are 40% worn, and the tires are said to be wearing "normally". The loaner vehicle they gave me was an '06 LR3 SE which to me seemed to handle more crisp, sharp, and was just more "sporty" feeling.
I filled my tank with Super-91 but noticed no difference between it and the 87 / 88 octane I had been using while on my 2000 mile trip. Well, that's all folks...Happy Rovering to All !! Enjoy your vehicles..
At the time i thought that up to $150 is reasonable.
Any suggestions???
In my old volvo v50 the dog gate simply pivoted flush against the roof. A much better solution than having to remove the gate altogether.
For all you guys worrying about a spare, I bought the heavy duty package so I got a full size spare. You can always get a spare wheel and tire to replace your temporary spare if you didn't get the heavy duty package.
I took my LR to my local Discount Tire when I got it and bought the tire warranty on the factory tires from Discount Tire for around $25 per tire. When I had a flat, I took it to Discount. Since they couln't repair it, they offered to replace it with a new tire. Instead, I took the full price of the replacement tire as a credit towards a new set of tires when they become available. I am now running on my spare tire and Discount got me a nice Michelin for my spare for no charge, and will take the Michelin back when my tires come in (I bought a set of 5).
Discount Tire is a very good company to work with - I'd highly recommend them. But I always deal with a manager.
I can confirm that all 5 wheels have pressure sensors on my February 06 build date. The dashboard monitor can differentiate between the 4 road wheels and the spare - if you have a low tire it will say check tyres or check spare or something to that effect. I believe the pressure psi that the tire has to be low before the warning is based upon the position on the LR - the fronts are different from the back - so the warning is partly based on the pickup sensor in each wheelwell.
I raised the LR to off road height via the console switch, then lifted a corner with a jack enough to take the weight off the suspension. The suspension hissed. I lowered the jack. The truck raised and the dashboard said it was in extended mode. This simulates bottoming out the chassis.
Supposedly, if you then hold your foot on the brake and hold the console switch in the raise position for 40 seconds you'll get a 'bong' then it should go up another 35mm, but I didn't do that yet.
Previous Generation Range Rovers, P38's are their internal designation, have this device called a Rovercom that allows the driver to raise the air suspension beyond the normal maximum for off road height.
Eventually someone will develop a similar gadget for the LR3, RRS and Mark II Range Rover.
I was searching for a reasonable phone to use with the PTI Nokia cradle, but didn't want to spend $300 from the dealer. I use a RAZR w/Bluetooth, but for long drives, I wanted a phone in the cradle, etc.
I can now confirm that the Nokia 3100 w/firmware 3.03 works in the '06 LR3 with PTI and the current Nokia cradle. These are the phones you see on eBay for about $35-40 unlocked. :shades:
According to the LR website, you need a 3100 with firmware 4.x, well AT&T and Cingular only had 3100s with 3.03, RH-50. These are what are on eBay.
I have tried two different units of these phones (borrowed from friends) and they seem to work fine. I have a third phone that I bought off eBay (~$35 unlocked) and am going to do extensive testing this evening to finalize.
I hope this helps anybody who was looking for an inexpensive phone (or non-bluetooth phone) to put in the cradle.
Cheers,
Rich
On my last trip I did basically dirt trails except for a 5 mile rock section and some deviant ditches - the LR3, even though I was nervous, just did everything so uneventfully it was not even funny. I'll report again when I get back...
tidester, host
This is still the best and greatest veicle ever (out of about 34 I've owned including 9 Mercedes). I've had way more problems from my Toyota's, BMW's, Benzes, Fords, Chevy's, Isuzu's, Mazda's, Honda's, and so on. My 2000 LR Discovery II was just as great.
I have nothing but praise for LR thus far - vehicles and the dealership experience both - fantastic !!
Same procedure I use when starting my AMG diesel. It's no problem of course, but friends who own gas vehicles sometimes razz me for not being able to start instantly from cold. I'll have to mention that for 'high quality, high tech' vehicles, the procedure is the same.
Better to let the computer do its selfcheck then start it up.